Loma, MT

Full City Profile · Montana · Chouteau County County

4.5 /5.0
A+ Excellent
90 Population 26/sq mi density
$48,577 Median Income $47,379 per capita
$110,800 Home Value $411,541 Zillow
45°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.5 / 5.0
Strong
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$48,577 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$110,800 home value, /mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Loma has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 12.8 inches. The area receives 36.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

21°F Jan (-6°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average44.8°F
17% below US avg
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)

Geography

Elevation2,744 ft (836 m)
Area3.4 sq mi (8.9 km²)
Population Density26/sq mi
Coordinates47.9511°N, 110.4886°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyChouteau County County
Nearest AirportGreat Falls International (GTF)
52 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 12.8"
66% below US avg
Snowfall 36.3"
Wettest Month (Jun) 2.53"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.37"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score39.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability65.4 / 100
Community Resilience24.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Very Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Very Low
Avalanche Relatively Moderate
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

9 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M2.6 on May 10, 2024.

Aug 16, 1994 27 km W of Chester, Montana M3.9 87 km
Jun 5, 1991 18 km SW of Shelby, Montana M3.6 122 km
Apr 2, 2014 13 km NNW of Conrad, Montana M3.1 120 km
Dec 5, 1991 15 km WSW of Hays, Montana M3.0 119 km
May 6, 2014 10 km SSW of Cascade, Montana M2.8 128 km
Apr 11, 2010 33 km ENE of Helena Valley Northeast, Montana M2.8 147 km
Jan 8, 2012 8 km W of Valier, Montana M2.6 145 km
May 10, 2024 13 km WSW of Cascade, Montana M2.6 130 km
Feb 25, 2013 28 km WSW of Chester, Montana M2.5 77 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

46 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 7 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 5, 1988 EF3 38 km 0
Jul 5, 1988 EF3 56 km 0
Jul 5, 1988 EF3 43 km 0
Jun 25, 1996 EF2 80 km 0
Apr 24, 1994 EF2 93 km 0
Apr 24, 1994 EF2 93 km 0
Jun 8, 1976 EF2 74 km 0
Apr 22, 2003 EF1 91 km 0
Jul 3, 1998 EF1 90 km 0
Jun 19, 1998 EF1 38 km 0
Jul 5, 1988 EF1 99 km 0
Jun 1, 1980 EF1 39 km 0
May 25, 1980 EF1 77 km 0
May 25, 1980 EF1 65 km 0
May 24, 1977 EF1 72 km 0
Jul 10, 1965 EF1 29 km 0
Jul 1, 1962 EF1 80 km 0
Jun 29, 1961 EF1 77 km 0
Jun 29, 1960 EF1 55 km 0
Jul 6, 2022 EF0 96 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: TAYLOR (21,704 ac, 2021).

Year Name Acres Distance
2021 TAYLOR 21,704 81 km
2017 EAST FORK 21,165 75 km
2009 MEISSNER 12,318 59 km
1984 CENTENNIAL 11,775 62 km
2022 EAGLE CREEK 6,359 68 km
1988 LOSTCANYON 4,532 59 km
2008 CHOUTEAU CO COMPLEX 4,365 4 km
2019 STUCKEY RD MA 4,073 77 km
1991 POWER 3,822 87 km
2008 UNIT 3 MARSH HAZ FUEL REDUCTION 3,333 71 km
2020 EAGLE ROCK ROAD 3,129 72 km
2022 BENTON LAKE UNIT 3 AND 4B 2,996 70 km
2007 CHOUTEAU CO ASST 2,646 23 km
2022 MTBLR-FY22-RX 2,244 72 km
2007 2007 HAZ FUEL REDUCTION 2,159 67 km
2021 FOUR SISTERS 1,999 51 km
2021 EAGLE BUTTE 1,817 37 km
2005 H RX F COMPLEX BROADCAST BURNS 1,747 71 km
2021 BENTON LAKE UNIT 5 1,716 69 km
1988 P N 1,533 65 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 21°F (-6°C) 0.5 in Coldest
February 24°F (-4°C) 0.4 in Driest
March 34°F (1°C) 0.5 in
April 45°F (7°C) 1.4 in
May 54°F (12°C) 2.0 in
June 62°F (17°C) 2.5 in Wettest
July 70°F (21°C) 1.2 in Warmest
August 69°F (20°C) 1.2 in
September 58°F (15°C) 1.1 in
October 45°F (7°C) 1.0 in
November 32°F (0°C) 0.6 in
December 23°F (-5°C) 0.4 in

Loma has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 21°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.5") and February the driest (0.4").

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